CELPIP Listening Part 4 vocabulary

The words and phrases

according to officials

As reported by people in authority.
Example: According to officials, the highway will remain closed until at least Monday morning.

a bylaw

A local rule made by a city or town.
Example: A new city bylaw bans gas-powered leaf blowers in residential areas.

council approved

The elected city government formally accepted a plan.
Example: On Tuesday, council approved a plan to add three new splash pads.

come into effect

To begin to apply officially.
Example: The new parking rules come into effect on January first.

a winter storm warning

An official alert that dangerous snow and wind are expected.
Example: A winter storm warning is in effect for the region until Thursday night.

residents are urged to

People who live in the area are strongly asked to do something.
Example: Residents are urged to stay off the roads unless travel is necessary.

a power outage

A period when electricity is not available.
Example: About two thousand homes were left in the dark by a power outage overnight.

be restored

To be brought back to normal working condition.
Example: Crews expect power to be restored by early afternoon.

detour

A different route used when the usual road is closed.
Example: Drivers should follow the posted detour while the bridge is repaired.

is expected to

Is likely to happen, based on plans or predictions.
Example: The new library is expected to open next spring.

grand opening

The first official day a new business or building welcomes the public.
Example: The bakery's grand opening on Main Street drew a line around the block.

funding

Money given for a specific purpose.
Example: The province announced new funding for the community's food bank.

go ahead

To proceed as planned.
Example: Despite the rain, the Canada Day parade will go ahead as scheduled.

postponed

Moved to a later date.
Example: The farmers' market has been postponed because of the heat warning.

the deadline was pushed back

The final date for something was moved later.
Example: After public complaints, the deadline was pushed back to the end of June.

a spokesperson

A person who speaks officially for an organization.
Example: A spokesperson for the transit authority said service would resume tonight.

public consultation

A process where officials ask citizens for their opinions.
Example: The city will hold a public consultation on the new park design next month.

over budget

Costing more money than was planned.
Example: The arena renovation is now two million dollars over budget.

ahead of schedule

Earlier than planned.
Example: Work on the bike path is ahead of schedule and could finish in August.

a boil-water advisory

An official notice telling people to boil tap water before drinking it.
Example: A boil-water advisory remains in place for the east end of town.

turnout

The number of people who attend an event.
Example: Organizers were thrilled with the turnout at Saturday's charity run.

family-owned

Run by relatives, not by a big company or chain.
Example: The family-owned hardware store is closing after forty years on Queen Street.

in response to

As a reaction to something.
Example: In response to complaints, the city added more crosswalk signals near the school.

crews

Teams of workers doing a job together.
Example: Snow-clearing crews worked through the night to plow major routes.

wrap up

To finish or come to an end.
Example: Construction on Elm Avenue should wrap up by the end of October.

be set to

To be planned or expected to happen.
Example: The new recreation centre is set to open in the fall.

remains under investigation

Is still being examined to find the cause.
Example: The cause of the warehouse fire remains under investigation.

Put them to work on Part 4

Practise Part 4 on the test screen, or see how Part 4 works.